compensation

Average executive compensation rose a median 32% in 2013 at exchanges compared to falling 10% in 2012--here are the 10 highest paid CEOs in the exchange and order execution space for fiscal year 2013 as reported by KBW.

The European Parliament narrowly rejected proposals to ban fund managers from receiving bonuses amounting to more than their annual salary amid warnings the plan could backfire by harming pensions and savings.

David Blass put hedge fund managers and private equity fund managers on notice that they may be engaged in unregistered (and therefore, unlawful) broker dealer activities as a result of the manner by which hedge fund managers compensate their personnel.

The European Parliament may ease a planned ban on fund-manager bonuses that top fixed pay if investors get to vote on the larger awards, bringing the rules closer into line with ones approved today on how much bankers can be compensated.